2018 MAZDA MODEL CX-9 brake

▼Trailer Lights
Trailer lights must comply with
all federal, state, and local regulations. Equip your trailer as
required before towing it day or night.
CAUTION
Do not connect a trailer lighting system directl y to the lighting system of your Mazda. This
may damage your vehicle's electrical system an d lighting systems. Have a recreational vehicle
dealer or trailer rental agency connect the system, and inspect the brake lights and turn
signals yourself before each trip.
▼ Trailer Brakes
If the total trailer weight ex
ceeds 450 kg (1,000 lb), trailer brakes are required. If your trailer
has brakes, make sure they comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.
WA R N I N G
Do not connect a hydraulic trailer-brake system to your vehicle's brake system:
Connecting a hydraulic trailer-brake system directly to the vehicle brake system is dangerous
and will result in inadequate braking and possible injury.
▼ Trailer Towing Tips
•Verify that your Mazda maintains a near-normal attitude when a
loaded or unloaded trailer
is connected. Do not drive if it h as an abnormal front-up or front-down position. Inspect
for incorrect tongue load, worn suspension parts, and trailer o verloading.
•Make sure the trailer is properly loaded and the cargo is secur e to prevent it from shifting.
•Make sure the mirrors conform to all government regulations. If they do not, install
required rear view mirrors appropriate for towing purposes.
The three main causes of vehicle-trailer accidents are driver e rror, excessive speed, and
improper trailer loading.
Before driving
•Have your cooling and braking sy stem checked by an Authorized M azda Dealer.
•Before starting out, inspect the operation of all vehicle and t railer lights and all
vehicle-to-trailer connections. Stop and re-inspect all lights and connections after driving
a short distance.
Before Driving
To w i n g
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Descending a hill
Shift into a lower gear and use engine compression as a braking effect.
WA R N I N G
Always use lower gears to reduce speed:
Holding the brake pedal down too long or too frequently is dangerous as it could cause the
brakes to overheat and lose power, resulting in loss of control and a serious accident. Use
lower gears to help reduce speed. Pull off the road and allow brakes to cool down whenever
braking performance feels reduced.
Overheated engine
The extra weight of the trailer may strain the engine on hot days and on long or steep
upgrades.
If the temperature gauge indicates overheating, turn off the ai r conditioner, drive safely to
the side of the road, park off the right-of-way and wait for en gine to cool. Refer to
Overheating on page 7-25.
Parking
Always make sure the tires of the trailer and the tow vehicle a re blocked while parked.
Apply the parking brake firmly and put the transaxle in P.
Avoid parking on an incline, but if you must, follow these instructions:
1. Depress and hold down the brake pedal.
2. Have a helper put wheel blocks against the downhill side of a ll vehicle and trailer tires.
3. Then release the brake pedal slowly until the blocks bear the load.
•If the grade is downhill, turn the steering wheel so that the front of the front tires face
the curb.
•If it is uphill, face the rear of the front tires against the curb.
4. Firmly apply t he parking brake.
5. Shift the transaxle into P, and stop the engine.
To restart after parking on an incline:
1. With the transaxle in P, start the engine. (Be sure to depres s and hold the brake pedal.)
2. Shift into gear.
3. Release the parking brake (also the foot brake) and pull away from the wheel blocks.
Stop; apply the parking brake and shift into P.
4. Have a helper retrieve the wheel blocks.
Before Driving
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4When Driving
Information concerning safe driving and stopping.
Start/Stop Engine.............................. 4-4 Ignition Switch........ ..................... 4-4
Starting the Engine....................... 4-5
Turning the Engine Off...............4-10
Instrument Cluster and Display............
........................................................... 4-12 Meters and Gauges..................... 4-12
Multi-information Display and INFO
Switch
*....................................... 4-20
Active Driving Display
*............. 4-28
Warning/Indicator Lights............4-31
Automatic Transaxle....................... 4-40 Automatic Transaxle
Controls...................................... 4-40
Shift-Lock System...................... 4-41
Transaxle Ranges........................4-41
Manual Shift Mode..................... 4-43
Driving Tips................................4-48
Switches and Controls..................... 4-49
Lighting Control......................... 4-49
Fog Lights
*................................. 4-54
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals........................................ 4-54
Windshield Wipers and
Washer........................................ 4-55
Rear Window Wiper and
Washer........................................ 4-59
Rear Window Defogg er.............. 4-59
Horn............................................ 4-61
Hazard Warning Flasher............. 4-61
HomeLink Wireless Control
System
*.......................................4-62
Brake................................................ 4-66 Brake System.............................. 4-66
Hill Launch Assist (HLA).......... 4-70
ABS/TCS/DSC/Trailer Stability Assist
(TSA)................................................ 4-72 Antilock Brake System
(ABS)..........................................4-72
Traction Control System
(TCS).......................................... 4-73
Dynamic Stability Control
(DSC)..........................................4-75
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)..... 4-76
Fuel Economy Monitor................... 4-77 Fuel Economy Monito r...............4-77
Drive Selection................................. 4-79 Drive Selection........................... 4-79
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i-ACTIV AWD................................. 4-81i-ACTIV AWD Operation
*.........4-81
Power Steering................................. 4-83 Power Steering............................4-83
i-ACTIVSENSE............................... 4-84 i-ACTIVSENSE
*........................4-84
Adaptive Front Lighting System
(AFS)
*........................................ 4-87
High Beam Control System
(HBC)
*........................................4-88
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
*.........
.................................................... 4-91
Traffic Sign Recognition System
(TSR)
*........................................ 4-97
Distance Recognition Support
System (DRSS)
*....................... 4-104
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
*.....
.................................................. 4-107
Mazda Radar Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function (MRCC with
Stop & Go function)
*................4-110
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) &
Lane Departure Warning System
(LDWS)
*.................................. 4-123
Advanced Smart City Brake Support
(Advanced SCBS)
*...................4-134
Smart City Brake Support
(SCBS)
*.................................... 4-138
Smart Brake Support (SBS)
*.... 4-142
Forward Sensing Camera (FSC)
*......
.................................................. 4-145
Radar Sensor (Front)
*.............. 4-150
Radar Sensors (Rear)
*.............. 4-153
Cruise Control............................... 4-155 Cruise Control
*.........................4-155
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.............................................4-160 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
*.....
.................................................. 4-160
Rear View Monitor....................... 4-164 Rear View Monitor
*................. 4-164
Parking Sensor System................. 4-172 Parking Sensor System
*........... 4-172
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Ignition Switch
▼Push Button Start Positions
The system operates only when the key is
within operational range.
Each time the push button start is pressed,
the ignition switches
in the order of off,
ACC, and ON. Pressing the push button
start again from ON switches the ignition
off.
Indicator light
NOTE
•The engine starts by pressing the push
button start while depressing the brake
pedal. To switch the ignition position,
press the push button start without
depressing the pedal.
•Do not leave the ignition switched ON
while the engine is not running. Doing
so could result in the battery going
dead. If the selector lever is in the P
position, and the ignition is in ACC, the
ignition switches off automatically after
about 25 minutes.
Off
The power supply to electrical devices
turns off and the push button start
indicator light (amber) also turns off.
WA R N I N G
Before leaving the driver's seat, always
switch the ignition off, set the parking
brake, and make sure the selector lever is in
P:
Leaving the driver's seat without switching
the ignition off, setting the parking brake,
and shifting the selector lever to P is
dangerous. Unexpected vehicle movement
could occur which could result in an
accident.
In addition, if your intention is to leave the
vehicle for even a short period, it is
important to switch the ignition off, as
leaving it in another position will disable
some of the vehicle's security systems and
run the battery down.
ACC (Accessory)
Some electrical accessories will operate
and the indicator light (amber) illuminates.
NOTE
The keyless entry system does not function
while the push button start has been
pressed to ACC, and the doors will not
lock/unlock even if they have been locked
manually.
ON
This is the normal running position after
the engine is started. The indicator light
(amber) turns off. (The indicator light
(amber) illuminates when the ignition is
switched ON and the engine is not
running.)
Some indicator lights/warning lights
should be inspected before the engine is
started (page 4-31).
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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•After starting a cold engine, the engine
speed increases and a whining sound
from the engine compartment can be
heard.
This is for improved exhaust gas
purification and does not indicate any
parts defect.
•Engine-starting is controlled by the
spark ignition system.
This system meets all Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field strength of radio
noise.
1. Make sure you are carrying the key.
2. Occupants should fasten their seat belts.
3. Make sure the parking brake is on.
4. Continue to press the brake pedal firmly until the engine has completely
started.
5. Put the vehicle in park (P). If you must
restart the engine while the vehicle is
moving, shift into neutral (N).
NOTE
The starter will not operate if the
selector lever is not in P or N and the
brake pedal is not depressed
sufficiently.
6. Verify that the KEY indicator light(green) (if equipped ) in the instrument
cluster and the push button start
indicator light (green) illuminate.
Indicator light
Push button start
KEY indicator light
(green)/ KEY
warning light (red)
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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NOTE
•If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes, make sure that
the key is being carried (for vehicles
with a type A instrument cluster
(page 4-31), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster).
•If the push button start indicator
light (green) flashes with the key
being carried, touch the key to the
push button start and start the
engine (for vehicles with a type A
instrument cluster (page 4-31),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Refer to Engine
Start Function When Key Battery is
Dead on page 4-8.
CAUTION
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate a problem with the
engine starting system. This may
prevent the engine from starting or
from switching the ignition to ACC or
ON (for vehicles with a type A
instrument cluster (page 4-31),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Have your vehicle
inspected at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
NOTE
•Under the following conditions, the
KEY warning light (red) flashes after
the push button start is pressed. This
informs the driver that the push
button start will not switch to ACC,
even if it is pressed from off (for
vehicles with a type A instrument
cluster (page 4-31), messages are
displayed in the instrument cluster).
•The key battery is dead.
•The key is out of operational
range.
•The key is placed in areas where it
is difficult for the system to detect
the signal (page 3-8).
•A key from another manufacturer
similar to the key is in the
operational range.
•(Forced engine starting method)
If the KEY warning light (red)
illuminates, or the push button start
indicator light (amber) flashes, this
could indicate that the engine may
not start using the usual starting
method (for vehicles with a type A
instrument cluster (page 4-31),
messages are displayed in the
instrument cluster). Have your
vehicle inspected at an Authorized
Mazda Dealer as soon as possible. If
this occurs, the engine can be
force-started. Press and hold the
push button start until the engine
starts. Other procedures necessary
for starting the engine, such as
having the key in the cabin, and
depressing the brake pedal are
required.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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If the engine cannot be started due to a
dead key battery, the engine can be started
using the following procedure:
1. Continue to depress the brake pedalfirmly until the engine has completely
started.
2. Verify that the push button start
indication light (green) flashes.
3. Touch the push button start using the
backside of the key (as shown) while
the push button start indicator light
(green) flashes.

Transmitter
NOTE
When touching the push button start
using the backside of the key as shown
in the illustration, touch the push
button start with the lock switch side of
the key facing up.
4. Verify that the push button start
indicator light (green) turns on.
5. Press the push button start to start the engine.
NOTE
•The engine cannot be started unless
the brake pedal is fully depressed.
•If there is a malfunction with the
push button start function, the push
button start indicator light (amber)
flashes. In this case, the engine may
start, however, have the vehicle
checked at an Authorized Mazda
Dealer as soon as possible.
•If the push button start indicator
light (green) does not illuminate,
perform the operation from the
beginning again. If it does not
illuminate, have the vehicle checked
at an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
•To switch the ignition position
without starting the engine, perform
the following operations after the
push button start indicator light
(green) turns on.
1. Release the brake pedal.
2. Press the push button start toswitch the ignition position. The
ignition switches in the order of
ACC, ON, and off each time the
push button start is pressed. To
switch the ignition position
again, perform the operation
from the beginning.
When Driving
Start/Stop Engine
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